KSL NewsRadio and Zions Bank are proud to honor Utah's best teachers with the KSL Teacher Feature Awards! Since 1994, Teacher Feature has highlighted outstanding teachers throughout the State of Utah. Winning teachers are announced every Tuesday morning, September through June, on Utah's Morning News with Brian & Amanda.

Each winning teacher is honored with a plaque from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at Anniversary Inn, a gift certificate for dinner at the beautiful Roof Restaurant at Temple Square and a pair of season tickets from Hale Centre Theater! New this year - each featured teacher will also receive a $200 gift card for school supplies courtesy of Walmart!

All winners are also invited to attend an end-of-year banquet at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in their honor. In addition, one lucky teacher will win the grand prize 2-year lease on a new car courtesy of Burt Brothers Tire and Service.

A panel of judges from Zions Bank, the State Office of Education, and KSL NewsRadio judge the hundreds of nominating letters. The letters can be sent in by anyone - students, peers, former students and even relatives. If you would like to nominate a deserving teacher, fill out the form below. Fill out my Wufoo form!

Or send us a letter via snail mail to:KSL NewsRadio's Teacher Feature
55 N 300 W
SLC, UT 84101-3502
Please be sure to include all of the information asked for above.

Mr. Mott is one of the most influential people in my life right now. He has taught me how to reach my full potential while also introducing the blessing of music into my life.

Jan 2nd - 9:43am

Not only does Rachel make learning fun – she genuinely believes in each and every one of her students. She listens, validates their reasoning, and gives them the support and room to master their own big ideas.

Dec 26th - 9:16am

Miss Van Dam is an exceptional 5th Grade Teacher at Draper Elementary. How do I know? Because her kids confidently know that she genuinely cares about them

Dec 18th - 9:43am

Her teaching methods teach the children not only reading, math, art, and social studies, but she helps them learn hard work, time management and and how to work efective and independent. All skills that are not easily taught to 6 and 7 years old children.

Dec 4th - 2:35pm

Doug was my AP calculus teacher in high school for the 2003-2004 school year. When I went back to college in 2016 I had a terrible time in one of my math classes. I contacted Doug and without hesitating he spent days out of each week over the summer helping me understand the concepts I wasn't picking up in class.

Nov 13th - 9:21am

Lori has been my son's school counselor for the past three years, at NUAMES High School. I truly believe she may have saved his life, and his future.

Nov 6th - 11:34am

As the mother of four children who have attended five schools in three states, I have observed over 30 classrooms, and have never seen anything like the phenomenal environment created by Ms. Pettibone.

Jun 11th - 11:35am

He told me that I can do whatever I can dream of. For the first time I finally thought I could. He has inspired me to become a teacher. I can’t thank him enough.

Jun 5th - 2:36pm

I have attended many field trips with Mr. Bolen's class and am completely impressed by how he treats the students as a whole. He sets high, but attainable expectations, and respectfully and effectively pushes to them to meet them.

May 1st - 11:03am

Even after being diagnosed with cancer Mr. Warner continued to love, encourage, and support his students.

Apr 24th - 10:23am

My son was really struggling his first semester in 7th grade, and Mr. Hunter was able to inspire him to improve and became a real role model for him. I appreciated that he didn't really make it easier for my son, instead he helped him rise to the challenge and get back on track.

Apr 17th - 10:44am

"Last Christmas our 6 year old was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Since that time, Mrs. Moore has ensured that my son is following his medical plan. She helps him test every day, and has educated herself on how to help him test and give himself insulin."

Apr 10th - 10:17am

Jo Ann truly goes the extra mile to facilitate learning through many modalities specific to each student. She spends hours of her own time preparing materials and meeting the needs of students in other classes as well.

Mrs. Crockett is an outstanding kindergarten teacher, and has made an incredible impact in the life of our son, James. He believes in himself now, and we couldn't be more grateful.

Mar 27th - 10:44am

Since the beginning of the year, Ms. Findlay has been in contact and working with us to do what she can to help our (autistic) son...I already think teachers are heroes, but Ms. Findlay is a SUPERHERO!

Denise Abbott expects a great deal from each student and gets the results back she asks for. She gives up her lunch hour to have study hour as well as before and after school.

Mar 6th - 10:28am

Mrs. Bruner is a kind and compassionate person. Earlier this month when I was home sick with the flu, Cathy and another teacher brought dinner to my home. This is the type of person Mrs. Bruner is every day. She is just outstanding!

Feb 13th - 11:51am

Feb 6th - 12:10pm

Jan 30th - 9:42am

Jan 24th - 11:12am

Jan 16th - 10:54am

Mrs. Munot was not satisfied with just getting Korbin through the year. She wanted him to succeed and spent a considerable amount of time working with us as his parents, Korbin's counselor, and the school's administrative staff to make sure Korbin excelled in her class.